Ask Chris Phillips - Real Estate Podcast

In this episode of the Ask Chris Real Estate Podcast, Chris Phillips of The Phillips Group sits down with David Manier of Primis Mortgage to break down what’s really happening in the Rutherford County and Middle Tennessee housing market heading into spring 2026. From declining inventory and changing interest rate trends to buyer concessions and pricing adjustments, this conversation gives buyers, sellers, and investors a realistic look at today’s market conditions.

The Williamson County real estate market is making headlines, and in this episode of the Ask Chris Real Estate Podcast, Chris Phillips and David Manier from Primis Mortgage break down the latest housing trends shaping one of Tennessee’s most competitive luxury markets. From rising inventory and million-dollar price jumps to new Williamson County building regulations, this episode gives buyers, sellers, and investors a clear picture of where the market is headed.

In this episode of the Ask Chris Real Estate Podcast, Chris Phillips sits down with mortgage expert David Manier from Primis Mortgage to break down one of the biggest questions homebuyers are asking in today’s market: What kind of home can you actually buy in the Nashville area for around $2,500 a month?

If you're buying a home or want to protect your investment, understanding plumbing is critical—and in this episode of Ask Chris, host Chris Phillips sits down with master plumber Cody Gartung of Gartung Plumbing to break it all down.

Interest rates are up—but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options. In this episode of the Ask Chris Podcast, Chris Phillips and mortgage expert David Manier from Primis Mortgage walk through real strategies buyers are using right now to make homes more affordable.

What’s it really like to build a real estate business with your spouse? In this episode of Ask Chris, Chris Phillips sits down with his wife and longtime business partner, Kelly Phillips, to share the real story behind 20+ years in real estate—from handwritten contracts to digital deals, raising four kids while closing transactions, and building a portfolio of rental properties along the way.

Want to sell your home faster—and for more money? In this episode of Ask Chris, real estate expert Chris Phillips sits down with professional home stager Pam Woods to share the exact strategies that help homes stand out in today’s competitive market.

What should a seller do before a home inspection? In this episode of the Ask Chris Real Estate Podcast, Chris Phillips sits down with Chris Rebello of 840 Home Inspections to break down exactly how sellers can prepare once their home goes under contract

What’s really happening in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee real estate market right now?

In this episode of the Ask Chris Real Estate Podcast, Chris Phillips and David Manier break down the latest 2025 housing market numbers for Davidson County (Metro Nashville) compared to Rutherford County. From new construction trends and inventory levels to average home prices and days on market, Chris explains what the data actually means for buyers and sellers

If you’ve been hearing “houses aren’t selling,” this episode explains why that can be true and false—depending on what data you’re looking at. Chris Phillips (Keller Williams) breaks down Rutherford County, Tennessee housing data for December 2025 and separates existing resale homes from resale + new construction to show how drastically the story changes when new builds are included.

Chris and his guest David Manier unpack what happened to new listings, average sale prices, and incentives, and why builder “deals” can look great upfront while quietly inflating purchase prices. They also share a real-world example of a new construction appraisal coming in $40,000 under list price, why some upgrades don’t translate into appraised value, and what it could mean for equity if a buyer sells in the first few years.